Minutes for 2011 --
November 2011
We learned to entertain without props from a working circus clown - Nic Rainone! (This is Bonkers the Clown's son)
We laughed so hard some of us had
tears running down our legs!!
President, Martha Warren opened the meeting
Mission Statement and treasurers report by Earl Warren
Program:
Nic Rainone, Zerp
the Clown,
a Ringling Bros & Barum Clown, son of the well
known clown, Bonkers. Great program on: Character
Development/Improv with warm up games, then went into working
with objects that don't exist, movements & emotions.
OLD BUSINESS
****
Volunteers:
Lots of Thanks goes out to those who participated in
Dark
N the Park: Earl, Dusti, Joe, Maggie, MaryCanary, Carrie, & Katnip.
Only worked two days. Rain washed out Sunday. But working for tickets,
we earned $394 for a job well done....Thanks Everyone!!!!
***
There
were also some of our clowns who attended the Make A Wish Train ride.
Sharon Huber, Carrie Ray, Hal Hudgins and Happy the Clown & her
husband. All together there were 10 clowns from alleys....and independents
***
Miss Cookie did the Buddy Walk in Arlington
that was the same time as the train, and benefited the Down syndrome kids...it was very rewarding!
***
The
website Membership Discount contest came to an coming to an end. Their
were 8 correct answers...Mary Turner's name was drawn as the winner for
November. Winners: Debbie Davis - 2, Mary Turner - 2, and Sharon Huber -
1. Each will receive a $5 per win discount for 2012. Each month during
the year Earl posted a picture on the President's Page that had to be
identified. It was hoped that members would visit our website, read the
contents and find the picture.
***
We
will be collecting membership dues this next month....for next year!
Single membership: $15 - Couples (or parent and child over 12) $25.
***
Awards:
In the beginning of the year our members voted to establish 3 awards for the alley.
(1) The Eddleman Award
-
A clown who exhibits personal development, shows enthusiasm in the name
of clowning, and contributes time of service to the community. This
will be decided by the board.
(2) The Alley Oops Award
- Something silly, funny, or strange that has happened to you while clowning. You will write this up yourself
and email it to the President before the December meeting.
(3)The Ring A Ding Award
-
A clown who recruites the most new members into the Happi Tymes Alley.
You must be a member yourself and the new clown must also become a
member for this award. Miss Cookie has 2 members under her belt. The Treasurer will
keep track through memberships received. This month is the last chance
for this year....Anyone new in December will be counted for next year.
***
Prayer List:
We
want to keep our prayers going out to all our clowns who need us right
now. Sammy Sims is in rehab and slowly recovering. Jim
Franklin has returned for cancer treatments since his brain surgery approx a
year ago, and Linda Green,
Greenie the Clown, from Midland, has lost her brother in law a few days
ago.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Alley voted not to have the
Chinese gift exchange at the Christmas. Instead, please bring an
unwrapped toy, clothing item or items such as diapers for Lico's Party
for the Poor at St. Matthew's Church on Christmas Day.
***
The
Christmas party will be at same place we met in September - Spring
Creek BarBQ in Arlington. We have a special guest coming from
Mexico...Tako the Clown will be here to do a special Christmas program,
along with his friend Georgy!
***
Membership
discussed and passed a motion to give Mission Arlington $500 this year
for our annual donation, raising the amount from $300. Much of this
larger amount will be funded by the work you did at Dark In The Park.
The donation will be in the form of 20 Wal-Mart $25 gift cards.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
WOW! What a great,
hands-on, fun time we had Monday night, Oct. 3! If you missed the
October meeting you missed a great on. Carl Jones uploaded some pictures
... maybe a video clip!
HT's OCTOBER 2011 PROGRAM WAS
THE SCIENCE OF BALLOONS!
Charley
Brust ...known as the Science Man at libraries and schools...This month
he is going to do some Balloon Science for us...It will include,
Balloon
Inventions, Demonstrations and we will do some Activities for all.
Science, Science, it's everywhere...it's in the balloons, it's in the
air!!! He has some fun stuff for us to do...come and witness a new way
of looking at a balloon!!!
Announcements --
AS
OF OCTOBER 6TH SAMMIE "Mischief" SIMS is in North Hills Hospital, North
Richland Hills. Sammie and wife Mary Beth "Ruffles" Mayer need our
prayers! He is literally fighting for survival as we write this
(10/11/2011).
***TUESDAY,
Sept. 27th our friend and fellow clown, Posie & her family, layed
her mother to rest at Restland in Dallas. It was a beautiful, sunny day,
and the service was full of fond &
humorous memories. We love you Posie and our deepest condolences to you
and yours. Happi Tymes sent a flower arrangement to the funeral home.
***We
want to also keep Mary Canary and her husband in our thoughts and
prayers. Tuth
had major heart surgery, after other surgeries this last year. Mary
said he is doing fine, thank goodness! But has a long recovery ahead. We
love you too Tuth & Mary. Take care guy and heal well!
Clown Opportunities
***Buddy Walk -- Oct 15th at UTA Arlington, 10a-1p, fp or balloons. Please contact them @ 817-390-2970
. This event is supporting the Down syndrome community.
***Make
A Wish Train Ride -- Oct 15, 11a-4p. Must register ahead! Please
contact Renee Webb, 817-232-2928 if interested in going...FUN!
THANKS VOLUNTEERS!
:***Thanks
goes out to Sparklets, Billy Whiskers, Miss Cookie, MaryCanary, &
2 Payasos- Maria & Raquel who joined us from the Hispanic alley, at
the CAPO event in Arlington doing fp & balloons for the kids. It
was a warm day, so it was very much appreciated!!
***Thank
you Dusti for supporting the Ovilla,TX Heritage Day Parade & Craft
fair. She was very busy doing fp & balloons,
alone!
October 3rd 2011
***21 Guests and Members Attending --
***Guests
Aimee Pryor
Laura Foster's husband - Stephen
L.J.Lomnick
Melody Young CKCL
Barbara Cantrell CKCL
Judith B. "Freckles" CKCL
(new clown visitors from CAROLYN KERRS'CLOWN SCHOOL) Burnadette Kelly (from Mid-Cities)
Mark Clauder
Sam Macaluso - HAPPI TYMES attorney
Carrie Ray - "Shimmy Giggles"
Sandra Rogers
***Birthdays in October
Mark Clauder
Sam Macaluso
***Mission Statement was read by Vice President Jeanette DUSTI Sanders
***Miss Cookie noted that Kathy Keaton presented a terrific program on Humor Therapy at Spring Creek BBQ in September
***Treasurer Earl Warren reported:
$40 taken from the Alley briefcase petty cash at Spring Creek BBQ
during the September meeting after closing - it appears somebody at the restaurant took the cash. Due to a mix-up at TCA 2011, the Alley paid $160 to rent coffee for our
Hospitality room. Mid-Cities paid half and the rest came from a deal with Jolly
Joeys
__________________
***OLD BUSINESS
Thanks volunteers at CAPO fund raiser for needy children in the Arlington School system.
"Billy Whiskers" Warren, "Mary Canary" Turner, Miss Cookie and "Sparklettes" Huber.
Volunteers in the Alvarado cancer drive
Aimee Pryor, Margaret Clauder and Earl Warren
***NEW BUSINESS
DARK IN THE PARK
OCTOBER 7,8, 9 - FROM 5 UNTIL 9PM
THEY MISSED HAPPI TYMES LAST YEAR AND THEY ARE ASKING US BACK - WE WILL TAKE COUPON FOR THE BALLOONS FOR ALLEY REIMBURSMENT
2 TICKETS PER BALLOON AND THE ALLEY WILL FURNISH BALLOONS - PLEASE BRING YOUR PUMP. -SCISSORS- A MARKER AND WATER..
PARKING IS AT FIELDER AND GREEN OAKS AT DUNLAP PARK - A SHUTTLE IS PROVIDED TO BRING VOLUNTEERS TO RIVER LEGACY PARK.
MAKE A WISH TRAIN RIDE
OCTOBER 15TH
ENTERTAIN THE KIDS ON THE TRAIN.
FACE PAINT - WALK AROUND COMEDY
WHAT EVER YOU'RE COMFORTABLE WITH
NO BALLOONS THIS TRIP PLEASE.
***CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 6th
MORE ON THOSE PLANS NEXT MONTH
WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE TAKO WITH US FOR CHRISTMAS
***Website Contest:
TO
ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO LOOK
AT THE ALLEY WEBSITE EACH MONTH THERE IS SOMETHING UNUSUAL POSTED ON THE
PRESIDENTS'S PAGE - IF YOUR CORRECT ANSWER IS SELECTED IN THE MEETING
YOU WILL RECEIVE A $5.00
DISCOUNT ON YOUR NEXT MEMBERSHIP FEE.
WE HAD MONTHLY DRAWING -
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
AUGUST 1, 2011 MONDAY MEETING was called to order @ 7pm at Cokers BBQ in Pantego, Texas by Martha Warren - Happi Tymes President.
OFFICERS: Earl Warren - treasurer
Jeanette Sanders - V.P.
Debbie Davis - Sgt at Arms
VISITORS: Hayden - Carolyn Kerr's grandson
Malak and Ryann - Martha's grandchildren
Birthdays July and August
Mary Canary - July Ms. Birdie - July Posie - August Miracle - August
Treasure report by our treasurer Earl Warren
Expenditure for Alley convention ad $100.00 in program book - Paid
Expenditure for Alley Hospitality Room at convention okay for $100.00
OLD BUSINESS
Happi
Tymes clown Alley did not meet in June because of the Joint meeting at
Mid Cities in Irving and Happi Tymes did not meet in July because of the
4th parade.
There were 9 HT alley members in the parade
Our very own Lico won an award for his July 4th parade float. Congratulations LICO.
NEW BUSINESS;
International Clown was August 1- 7 week - the annual event when we go out and promote the art of clowning.
A
group appeared at Laurenwood nursing and rehab in Duncaville at 330
Camp Wisdom Road. Happi Tymes clowns who went were Earl "Billy
Whiskers", "Miss Cookie" Martha, "Loppy" (Lydia Dawson- Kitty's
daughter), Kitty Dawson - "SNICKER DOODLES",
and "DUSTI THE CLOWN" Jeanette Sanders. We did a show, music, magic
and walkaround in two other areas. We had fun -- both the
residents and the clown group.
Carolyn Kerr announced a back to school charity event at Harvest
House in Burleson. The underprivileged go for shots and hair cuts
preparing for the start of school. Ms Cookie will send out an
email newsletter with details for this event.
Miss Cookie will appear at the Library in Cedar Hill on
Wednesday August 3rd in celebration for International Clown week - Dusti
will be at that same Library on Belt Line Rd in Cedar
Hill. on Friday - August 5th
CONVENTION - AUGUST 10 - 14Th
TAKO (Francisco Juarez) was scheduled to hold a Latino work shop
and
give the Sunday sermon. However, due to family illness Tako
will not be attending the convention. We will miss Tako. However Gema
Anderson will step in and teach the Latino workshop and Bombin will
perform the Sunday
service.
SEPTEMBER'S program will be by KATHY KEATON from San Angelo - she has been doing Humor Therapy for 20 years.
Kathy is a member of the American Association of Therapeutic Humor.
Ms Cookie closed the business meeting @ 8pm - the program tonight is puppet
making. Miss cookie and some of the attending members made their own
puppets... it was a blast
WE WERE HAPPY TO SEE THE ONES WHO ATTENDED THIS MONTHS MEETING,
HOWEVER, THERE WAS A SMALL TURNOUT - WE HOPE TO SEE MORE
HAPPI TYMES MEMBERS NEXT MONTH...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Minutes for March 7th by VP Dusiti Sanders
7pm...
Ms Cookie Martha Warren - brought the meeting to order - 17 members
present - Lico attended with his left hand bandaged from plastic surgery on index finger.
Ms. Cookie introduced old business - Earl read the mission statement. Discussed need for new clowns in HT.
Maggie
suggested sponsoring a clown class as one way. Ms Cookie reported she
taught basic balloons to a Masonic group in the Arlington police
department in February; Billy Whiskers and Miss Cookie entertained as a
Valentine party for special needs group at the Club House in Hurst.
The award for recruiting new members still needs to be named. Linda
Doraisama suggested something really unique to HT be considered since
earlier suggestions sounded too close to other Alley awards for the same
activity.
New Business
March 24th from 8AM
to 11AM the Tarrant County Food Bank is hosting a breakfast with the
stars (the children are the stars) 2600 Cullin Street, Fort Worth.
Don't forget the convention rate is $135 until the end of March. In April it goes to $155. Get your payment
in now for the TCA Convention Irving, Texas
The Joint meeting has been changed to May 9th
2011 - Boo Coos the clown will be performing for us at Mid Cities clown
alley 85 Dinner @ 7pm show @ 8pm.Church of Christ, McArthur Blvd.,
Irving
Make A Wish 2011, March 24th, Irving Convention Center, Los Colinas. Call-Cinde Sanders (Mid-Cities Alley #85) c/214-796-8122 or h'214/902 9200.
Fort Worth April 3rd 1- 2:30 Aids Outreach Center Walk
Pennyr@aoc.org
(817-916-5224) for information. Earl Warren, Mary Turner and Linda
Doraisame did balloons and face painting last year. Call to let them
know you will be there. Cancer event: April 9th Koman Race for the Cure at Ridgemar Mall...they have website information on being a volunteer. No request for clowns to Happi Tymes.
Kingdom Manifesters Church at 2401 McCardy, Fort Worth76104.. Sheketa 817-566-4409 from
11AM to 1pm may 14th,
This charity event will be held for the needy - Low income kids they
need two clowns and each will receive $50.00 per clown. This is low, but
it will cover your balloons and gasoline. Sharon Huber and Linda
Doraisame have volunteered.
May 13th 11:30 pm
to 1:30AM Relay for Life all night event in Canton,Texas- contact Carolyn Kerr (C/817-602-8124 or H/817-295-1232) - we are not expected to stay the entire time only
during the organizing part ... the first hour or two. After a while any
child there will be sleeping in their parent tents or vehicles. Worthy
event - clowns needed please.
Ms Cookie announced that the Alley has a new contest to
encourage members to read the website. EARL explained the rules. One
winner will be drawn each meeting from all the correct answers. They
will receive a $5 credit
toward next years membership. Win three times (and three times only) and
your membership is free. The contest will continue the rest of this
year.
The first winner was POSIE/ Debbie Davis - she received
$5.00 credit toward her membership next year. Congratulations POSIE.
Ms Cookie closed the business meeting and have a break - after the break we had our raffle drawing.
Ms Cookie gave a very exciting welcome to our guest presenter and
storyteller TONI SIMMONS. Toni is resident storyteller and the
Children's Librarian at Cedar Hill, Texas. The members participated in
the stories
Toni told and was really exciting. Toni brought her characters to life
as she taught us how a story is developed and presented. In addition to
the library, she tells her
stories at day care, schools and other venues. Toni has also been hired
for story telling at a few birthday parties. We are excited that Toni
agreed to share stories and techniques with us.
Ton is also a published children's author and brought books,
DVDs and CDs to sell.
9:30 -Ms Cookie thanked Mrs.Simmons and reminded everyone that Hal Hudgins will teach ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Minutes for Feb. 7th - Abridged
Guests:
Ruth "Teddy Bear "Van Noy; Kathy Rollwage -face painter; Dal Sanders -
magician & Clown; Mark Clauder Funny Business associate.
It
was noted that we had three of the original founders of HT with us for
the meeting: Margaret Clauder, Ruth Van Noy and Joe Thompson
Miss
Cookie reviewed January events: Lions Club Chili Supper & Pancake
Breakfast -- >>Mary Turner and Patricia Frias worked the Chili
Supper >>Martha, Earl, Posie, Jeanette, Joe & Dusti worked the
Pancake Breakfast
New Business
*Earl reported on a visit to Mission Arlington to discuss HT
"official" volunteer involvement.
* An award
for best all-around clown during the year was voted for: The Dr. Eddelman
Award -- one of the founding members of Happi Tymes.
* We are discussing other annual
awards we'll put in
place as suitable names are established. Awards proposed by Martha are:
1) Award for recruiting new members and-- Best funny or strange thing
thats happened to you during your
performances and clown activities during the year.
* A reminder: Lico's annual Christmas party, needs our support to collect new unwrapped toys or clothing
to give to the poor families.
* Discussed the suggestion to move HT's Christmas party to January because
there are scheduling conflicts with other clown alleys and member gigs. To be re-visited next meeting.
Program: The Balloon Buffoon -- JOE THOMPSON -- HIS TOPIC: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT-- PLUS SELECTING THE RIGHT PROPS, COSTUMES AND MAKEUP FOR YOUR CHARACTER.
Dues Collected: Susan Keys, Laura Chester, Sharon Huber and Ruth Van Noy.
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January 3, 2011
New officers: Martha Warren, President, Jeanette Sanders, VP, Earl Warren, Treasurer. Brett Roberts on marketing and performance ideas. Terrific! Topics for discussion on fund raising (in Upcoming Events at left) and request for program topics.
Special thanks to Sherri Myers for her large donation of clown items for the Raffle Fund. Unfortunately, she is leaving clowning (and the area this year)
Note from outgoing president Mary "Mary Canary" Turner:"Thanks
for all the memories and your help with Happi Tymes projects. We
accomplished a great deal, including the first TCA Summer Convention
(2009), did some great public service projects, provided worthwhile
support for our charity of choice - Mission Arlington - and achieved
incorporation for the Alley + lots of good monthly educational programs.
Not bad for a small alley."
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Minutes for March 7th by VP Dusiti Sanders 7pm...
Ms Cookie Martha Warren - brought the meeting to order - 17 members
present - Lico attended with his left hand bandaged from plastic surgery on index finger.
Ms. Cookie introduced old business - Earl read the mission statement. Discussed need for new clowns in HT.
Maggie suggested sponsoring a clown class as one way. Ms Cookie reported she taught basic balloons to a Masonic group in the Arlington police department in February; Billy Whiskers and Miss Cookie entertained as a Valentine party for special needs group at the Club House in Hurst.
The award for recruiting new members still needs to be named. Linda Doraisama suggested something really unique to HT be considered since earlier suggestions sounded too close to other Alley awards for the same activity.
New Business
March 24th from 8AM
to 11AM the Tarrant County Food Bank is hosting a breakfast with the
stars (the children are the stars) 2600 Cullin Street, Fort Worth.
Don't forget the convention rate is $135 until the end of March. In April it goes to $155. Get your payment
in now for the TCA Convention Irving, Texas
The Joint meeting has been changed to May 9th 2011 - Boo Coos the clown will be performing for us at Mid Cities clown alley 85 Dinner @ 7pm show @ 8pm.Church of Christ, McArthur Blvd., Irving
Make A Wish 2011, March 24th, Irving Convention Center, Los Colinas. Call-Cinde Sanders (Mid-Cities Alley #85) c/214-796-8122 or h'214/902 9200.
Fort Worth April 3rd 1- 2:30 Aids Outreach Center Walk
Pennyr@aoc.org (817-916-5224) for information. Earl Warren, Mary Turner and Linda Doraisame did balloons and face painting last year. Call to let them know you will be there. Cancer event: April 9th Koman Race for the Cure at Ridgemar Mall...they have website information on being a volunteer. No request for clowns to Happi Tymes.
Kingdom Manifesters Church at 2401 McCardy, Fort Worth76104.. Sheketa 817-566-4409 from 11AM to 1pm may 14th,
This charity event will be held for the needy - Low income kids they
need two clowns and each will receive $50.00 per clown. This is low, but it will cover your balloons and gasoline. Sharon Huber and Linda Doraisame have volunteered.
May 13th 11:30 pm
to 1:30AM Relay for Life all night event in Canton,Texas- contact Carolyn Kerr (C/817-602-8124 or H/817-295-1232) - we are not expected to stay the entire time only
during the organizing part ... the first hour or two. After a while any
child there will be sleeping in their parent tents or vehicles. Worthy
event - clowns needed please.
Ms Cookie announced that the Alley has a new contest to
encourage members to read the website. EARL explained the rules. One winner will be drawn each meeting from all the correct answers. They will receive a $5 credit
toward next years membership. Win three times (and three times only) and
your membership is free. The contest will continue the rest of this
year.
The first winner was POSIE/ Debbie Davis - she received
$5.00 credit toward her membership next year. Congratulations POSIE.
Ms Cookie closed the business meeting and have a break - after the break we had our raffle drawing.
Ms Cookie gave a very exciting welcome to our guest presenter and storyteller TONI SIMMONS. Toni is resident storyteller and the Children's Librarian at Cedar Hill, Texas. The members participated in the stories
Toni told and was really exciting. Toni brought her characters to life
as she taught us how a story is developed and presented. In addition to the library, she tells her
stories at day care, schools and other venues. Toni has also been hired
for story telling at a few birthday parties. We are excited that Toni
agreed to share stories and techniques with us.
Ton is also a published children's author and brought books,
DVDs and CDs to sell.
9:30 -Ms Cookie thanked Mrs.Simmons and reminded everyone that Hal Hudgins will teach pocket magic in April
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Minutes for Feb. 7th by VP Jeanette "Dusti" Sanders
7:00
pm-Meeting Called to order by President Martha "Miss Cookie" Warren
who introduced guests: Ruth "Teddy Bear "Van Noy; Kathy Rollwage -face
painter; Dal Sanders - magician & Clown; Mark Clauder Funny Business
associate.
It
was noted that we had three of the original founders of HT with us for
the meeting: Margaret Clauder, Ruth Van Noy and Joe Thompson
*Miss Cookie reviewed January events: Lions Club Chili Supper & Pancake Breakfast -- >>Mary Turner and Patricia Frias worked the Chili Supper >>Martha, Earl, Posie, Jeanette, Joe & Dusti worked the Pancake Breakfast
New Business
*Earl reported on a visit to Mission Arlington to discuss HT
"official" volunteer involvement and he encouraged HT members to get involved with
future volunteer programs for the mission.
Make a Wish Foundation,River Legacy (Dark in the Park), MADD and Lico Reyes' Christmas Party for the Poor are functions we currently volunteer for.
Tarrant County Food Bank is March 26 -- 9:30 to 11:30
- please sign up for this volunteer project.
*We are mulling over new annual awards which will put in
place as soon as suitable names are established. There were a few
suggestions from the floor. We encourage additional suggestions before
the next Happy Tymes meeting.
* One award approved during this meeting will be known as the
Eddleman Award for the clown who exhibits achievement in their clowning; service to HT
and the community; enthusiasm and personal development as a clown. The
Eddleman Award is named for Doc and Mary Eddleman two of the founders of HT.
*Other awards proposed by Martha are: 1) Award for recruiting new members and--
2)
Best funny or strange thing thats happened to you during your
performances and clown activities during the year. Action on the awards
was tabled until names and qualifications for these are established.
Hopefully this will be finalized by the next Happy Tymes meeting in
March.
*A reminder that Lico's Christmas party, which Lico has sponsored
for the past 27 years, needs our support to collect new unwrapped toys
to give to the children at Christmas - Lico and Happy Tymes volunteers
make Christmas easier for those who have fallen on hard times during
the holiday.
*Discussed the suggestion to move HT's Christmas party to January because
there are scheduling conflicts with other clown alleys and member gig obligations
that Christmas brings. This was tabled and will be
re-visited next meeting.
* Martha introduced the speaker/educator for the month of February:
The Balloon Buffoon -- JOE THOMPSON -- HIS TOPIC: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT-- PLUS SELECTING THE RIGHT PROPS, COSTUMES AND MAKEUP FOR YOUR CHARACTER.
>>Great program packed with comedy, great
ideas and timely suggestions for improving your 2011 clown. His favorite song...DONT WORRY BE HAPPY...a great pick-me-upper!
Dues Collected: Susan Keys, Laura Chester, Sharon Huber and Ruth Van Noy.
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